Buyer/Planning

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Were Hiring for a Production Department Buyer/Planner!

If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater consider joining our team today! Xylem Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the worlds most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program Xylem Watermark!

THE ROLE: The Production Department Buyer/Planner will be responsible for the overall coordination of materials needed in the manufacturing of Smith-Blair products.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Responsible for the overall coordination of materials needed in the manufacturing processes of departmental products.
• Responsible for the creation and execution of purchase orders and work orders within the Oracle ERP system.
• Works with multiple vendors on material deliveries to stay abreast of production schedules and to minimizes material shortages.
• Maintains departmental supplier Kanban systems.
• Manages material consignment programs for major vendors.
• Continuously reviews optimal inventory levels to reduce excess inventories while maintaining effect service levels.
• Collaborates with the departmental supervisor to establish manufacturing production plan for customer orders in the departmental backlog.
• Establishes and communicates production lead times as needed to sales department.
• Monitors and takes appropriate actions on Engineering Change Notices
• Issue and dispatch open work orders expeditiously to shop floor in order to maintain production schedule.
• Work directly with department supervisor to resolve any late work orders and define schedule recovery.
• Review daily work order statuses and update work order due dates as necessary.
• Monitors discrepant materials affecting the production department.
• Works closely with the Quality Control department to keep current on material non-conformances.
• Work as backup department supervisor when necessary.
• Participate in training activities both on and off site.
• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree or equivalent training in Business Administration Supply Chain Engineering or similar discipline.
• Must have knowledge and/or familiarity with the purchasing and planning processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint).
• Must have ERP systems experience with Oracle based system experience desired.
• Must be good and effective written and verbal communications.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

In this role the working environment is both an indoor climate-controlled office and plant manufacturing environment. The physical demands may include but are not limited to occasionally lifting up to 35 pounds and prolonged exposure to indoor and outdoor environments.

SALARY:

The hourly pay range for this position is from a starting rate of $24.50. At Xylem we offer a generous benefit package including Medical Dental Vision plans 401(k) with company contribution vacation pay based on years of service and eleven (11) paid holidays.

At Xylem we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation marital status medical conditions or disability genetic information age or other non-merit factors.

Join the global Xylem team today! Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the worlds water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used conserved and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move treat analyze monitor and return water to the environment in public utility industrial residential and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water electric and gas utilities.

Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage conservation and re-use. Our products impact public utilities industrial sectors residential areas and commercial buildings with a commitment to providing smart metering network technologies and advanced analytics for water electric and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.